This is the 6118th most frequent Portuguese word.
cepal
"Cepal" refers to a sepal, the part of a flower that typically forms the outer protective layer of the bud.
Here, 'sépala' refers to a part of the plant anatomy, specifically one of the modified leaves found in the outer part of a flower.
A planta exibiu uma sépala verde exuberante.
The plant displayed an exuberant green sepal.
In this sentence, 'sépala' is used to refer to the botanical characteristic of flowers studied academically.
Aprendi hoje no curso de botânica sobre as funções das sépalas.
I learned today in the botany course about the functions of sepals.
Here, 'sépala' is again used in botanical observation, highlighting a variation in their typical appearance.